Skip to content
Student Shout Out Home

Author: Sophie Mason

Welcome and Orientation: Academic Induction Sessions

Start Date: 2 May 2025 10:00 am

End Date: 2 May 2025 12:00 pm

Location: Various locations at Queen’s Park – Full details, including building and room numbers, can be found on your timetable.

Are you a new postgraduate Faculty of Science, Business & Enterprise student starting this April?

Welcome to the University of Chester! As a new student, getting to know your school, programme, and peers is an important part of starting your journey with us.

To help you settle in and make the best possible start, your programme team has put together a schedule of essential induction activities. These sessions are designed to introduce you to your course, key staff, and support available – so we expect all new students to attend.

Academic induction dates, times, and locations vary by programme.
You can find your specific induction sessions by checking your timetable. Guidance on how to view your timetable is available on our website.

If you have any questions about your Welcome and Orientation, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , ,

Welcome and Orientation: Academic Induction Sessions

Start Date: 1 May 2025 10:00 am

End Date: 1 May 2025 12:00 pm

Location: Various locations at Queen’s Park – Full details, including building and room numbers, can be found on your timetable.

Are you a new postgraduate Faculty of Science, Business & Enterprise student starting this April?

Welcome to the University of Chester! As a new student, getting to know your school, programme, and peers is an important part of starting your journey with us.

To help you settle in and make the best possible start, your programme team has put together a schedule of essential induction activities. These sessions are designed to introduce you to your course, key staff, and support available – so we expect all new students to attend.

Academic induction dates, times, and locations vary by programme.
You can find your specific induction sessions by checking your timetable. Guidance on how to view your timetable is available on our website.

If you have any questions about your Welcome and Orientation, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , ,

Welcome and Orientation: Key Collection for New Students in University-Owned Accommodation

Start Date: 25 April 2025 9:00 am

End Date: 31 May 2025 5:00 am

Location: Various – Full details can be found in the email sent by the Accommodation Office.

If you are a new student starting in April/May living in university-owned accommodation, you can collect your keys from the Accommodation Office at Exton Park between 9:00am and 5:00pm.

If you arrive outside of these hours, your keys will be available for collection from the Security Lodge at Exton Park.

Please refer to the email from the Accommodation Office for the latest details on when, where, and how to collect your keys.

If you have any questions about moving into university owned accommodation, please contact the Accommodation Team at accommodation@chester.ac.uk

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , ,

Welcome and Orientation: Welcome to UoC Information Stand

Start Date: 1 May 2025 9:30 am

End Date: 1 May 2025 4:00 pm

Location: Queen's Park

Are you a new postgraduate Faculty of Science, Business & Enterprise student starting this April? Have questions about university life?

Look out for the red tent and visit the Student Experience stand! We’re here to help you get answers, find key information, and connect with your Student Experience team. Whether you’re looking for guidance on student support, wellbeing, or getting involved on campus, we’ve got you covered. From signposting to support services, or simply helping you find your way around – stop by and chat with us!

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , ,

Welcome Week – Welcome-to-Chester Worship + Lunch 

Start Date: 29 September 2024 11:30 am

End Date: 29 September 2024 1:30 pm

Location: University Chapel, Exton Park

Come and spend some time in our beautiful chapel, which some of the first students here helped to build in the 1840s. Join in worship led by our chaplains and enjoy a shared lunch.

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged

Welcome to UoC – New International Student Welcome Event (BRP Collection)

Start Date: 30 September 2024 1:00 pm

End Date: 30 September 2024 5:00 pm

Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park

If you hold a student visa or a short-term study visa and are enrolled in a course lasting six months or longer, you will need to collect your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) in Chester. If your BRP has been delivered to the University, you can pick it up during one of our International Student Welcome Days!

You are only required to attend one of these events. You will receive further instructions from the Study Visa team regarding the collection of your BRP. For additional guidance, please refer to our guide to help you make the most of your day.

International Student Welcome Day Schedule:

Dates: September 30th, October 7th, October 14th

Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Essential Tasks to Complete:

  • Complete Stage 2 of Enrolment
  • Collect Your University ID Card and Lanyard
  • Pay Any Outstanding Fees
  • Pick Up Your BRP (Biometric Residence Permit)
  • Speak with English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Additional Activities:

  • Meet Your Fellow Students
  • Get Help Connecting to University Wi-Fi
  • Chat with University Staff
  • Meet the Chester Students’ Union (CSU) and Societies
  • Talk to Student Ambassadors

Who Can You Talk To?

  • Finance & Convera
  • Chester Students’ Union
  • Banks
  • Sports and Active Lifestyle
  • Careers and Employability
  • International Centre
  • Student Services
  • Cheshire Police
  • Accommodation
  • Student Services

And more!

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , , ,

Welcome to UoC – New International Student Welcome Event (BRP Collection) – 14 October 10am-3pm (BST)

Start Date: 14 October 2024 10:00 am

End Date: 14 October 2024 3:00 pm

Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park

We encourage you to attend this event if your course date starts after 7 October 2024.

All Overseas fee status students need to present their immigration documents to the University at one of these International Student Welcome events. If your BRP has been delivered to the University, you can also collect that at the same event. Please check your inbox for emails from studyvisa@chester.ac.uk for further details. 

International Student Welcome Day Schedule:

Dates: 14 October

Time: 10am-3pm

Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Essential Tasks to Complete:

  • Complete Stage 2 of Enrolment
  • Collect Your University ID Card and Lanyard
  • Pay Any Outstanding Fees
  • Pick Up Your BRP (Biometric Residence Permit)
  • Speak with English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Additional Activities:

  • Meet Your Fellow Students
  • Get Help Connecting to University Wi-Fi
  • Chat with University Staff
  • Meet the Chester Students’ Union (CSU) and Societies
  • Talk to Student Ambassadors

There will also be a small Information Hub where you can meet different teams from across the University.

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , , ,

Welcome to UoC – New International Student Welcome Event (BRP Collection) – 7 October 10am-3pm (BST)

Start Date: 7 October 2024 10:00 am

End Date: 7 October 2024 3:00 pm

Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park

We encourage you to attend this event if your course date starts before or on 7 October 2024

All Overseas fee status students need to present their immigration documents to the University at one of these International Student Welcome events. If your BRP has been delivered to the University, you can also collect that at the same event. Please check your inbox for emails from studyvisa@chester.ac.uk for further details. 

International Student Welcome Day Schedule:

Date: Monday 7 October

Time: 10am–3pm

Location: Ground Floor, Seaborne Library, Exton Park

Essential Tasks to Complete:

  • Complete Stage 2 of Enrolment
  • Collect Your University ID Card and Lanyard
  • Pay Any Outstanding Fees
  • Pick Up Your BRP (Biometric Residence Permit)
  • Speak with English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Additional Activities:

  • Meet Your Fellow Students
  • Get Help Connecting to University Wi-Fi
  • Chat with University Staff
  • Meet the Chester Students’ Union (CSU) and Societies
  • Talk to Student Ambassadors

There will also be a small Information Hub where you can meet different teams from across the University.

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , , ,

Welcome Week – CSU Speed Friending BBQ and Mocktails

Start Date: 22 September 2024 3:30 pm

End Date: 22 September 2024 4:45 pm

Location: Union Bar, Exton Park, Chester

Book Now

Kickstart your social life at Chester Students’ Union’s Speed-Friending Event, hosted by CSU President Lily Watson! Connect with other students in a fun, relaxed setting from 3.30 pm to 4.45 pm with the help of ice-breaker questions, followed by a summer BBQ in the Garden. 

For just £7, your ticket includes speed friending plus a delicious BBQ meal and a refreshing cocktail or non-alcoholic mocktail. It’s the perfect way to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy some tasty treats! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your social circle and start the year off right.

Grab your ticket and get ready to mix, mingle, and make friends!

Purchase your ticket here https://chestersu.native.fm/event/csu-speed-friending-bbq/229504

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , , ,

Welcome Week – Birkenhead: CSU Student Mixer and Mocktails

Start Date: 24 September 2024 12:00 pm

End Date: 24 September 2024 1:30 pm

Location: Marriss House, University Centre Birkenhead

Join us for a Bridgeton Inspired Mixer!

Step into the world of Bridgerton at our Student Social Mixer! 

Join us from 12:00 – 13:30 on Tuesday 24th September as part of Welcome Week at Marriss House, for a chance to enjoy delicious Apple and Elderflower mocktails and cupcakes while meeting fellow students through an informal icebreaker activity. 

Don’t miss the Chester Students’ Union Stall —your chance to discover all that we offer and how we can support you during your time at University Centre Birkenhead. Whether you’re new to the university or looking to expand your social circle, Mixer and Mocktails is a great way to get to know your fellow students! https://chestersu.native.fm/event/birkenhead-csu-student-mixer-and-mocktails/229620

Read More
Posted in EventsTagged , , ,